Civil Engineer I or II - Community Development

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Greeley is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the review and coordination of new development projects. The primary responsibilities of this position include reviewing development construction documents, evaluating public infrastructure systems for design quality and compliance with City of Greeley design criteria, construction specifications, ordinances, and policies, and coordinating with City departments during permitting and construction. Additional responsibilities include coordinating final project deliverables such as construction plans, engineering reports, subdivision plats, and development agreements; processing development-related permits (e.g., grading, infrastructure, and building permits); reviewing easements and subdivision plats; assisting with the drafting and coordination of development agreements; resolving construction-related issues; conducting final drainage inspections; coordinating project punch lists; and participating in or leading project-related meetings. This position operates within a case management structure alongside a Planner and is supported by administrative and inspection staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental or a closely related field.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in civil engineering plan preparation, plan review, development engineering, or capital improvement projects.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required within one (1) year of hire.
• Experience with civil engineering principles and practices, particularly related to the design and construction of streets, water systems, sanitary sewer systems, and stormwater drainage.
• Meets all requirements for Engineer I.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in civil engineering plan preparation, plan review, development engineering, or capital improvement projects.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) license required within one (1) year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure (preferred for Engineer I; encouraged for Engineer II prior to hire).
• Experience with GIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, hydraulic modeling (InfoWater software), and ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience reviewing private development projects for compliance with municipal design criteria, construction specifications, and local ordinances.
• Experience coordinating with planning, building, public works/utilities, and inspection teams during permitting and construction.
• Experience interpreting and reviewing subdivision plats, easements, and development-related legal/technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing development construction documents
• Evaluating public infrastructure systems for design quality and compliance with City of Greeley design criteria, construction specifications, ordinances, and policies
• Coordinating with City departments during permitting and construction
• Coordinating final project deliverables such as construction plans, engineering reports, subdivision plats, and development agreements
• Processing development-related permits (e.g., grading, infrastructure, and building permits)
• Reviewing easements and subdivision plats
• Assisting with the drafting and coordination of development agreements
• Resolving construction-related issues
• Conducting final drainage inspections
• Coordinating project punch lists
• Participating in or leading project-related meetings
• Coordinate the review of construction drawings, as-built drawings, subdivision plats, development agreements, easement documents, hydraulic reports, drainage reports, geotechnical reports, pavement design reports, and traffic impact studies associated with new development projects.
• Perform technical analysis and research; develop and evaluate engineering design alternatives; and prepare clear, concise review comments and redlined documents.
• Provide technical guidance and respond to requests for information from City departments, developers, consultants, contractors, and the public regarding development-related engineering requirements.
• Review building and public works permits for consistency with approved plans and perform field inspections.
• Assist in the development and periodic update of City ordinances, design criteria, and engineering standards.
• Collaborate effectively with developers, engineers, contractors, City staff, property owners, and the general public.

Benefits

• The City offers a robust benefits package, including health and wellness, retirement savings, and discounted Greeley facilities access.
• This position is benefits eligible. Please view our benefits guide here. [https://cloud-shirazibenefits.aleragroup.com/city-of-greeley-benefits/]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level